Original Art and Illustration by Matthew D. Smith

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Not everything here is 'portfolio quality'. It isn't intended to be. Art, to me, is much like Yoga: everything is a practice. I practice art everyday, and sometimes I post it here. Some things turn out looking alright, while some are complete garbage. I think it's important for you, the viewer, to see that I'm always working to get better. Most artists would like to have you believe that they only make good work from what they put online, which is untrue. I have finished work, and I have this, a practice. 

THE BIG UPDATE (THINGS #70-94)

Hello everyone,  

At the beginning of the year I made a goal to make something everyday this year. Things were going reasonably well until a really great freelance job came along. Now, I work full-time besides, but I figured it wouldn't be too much time every week. Like many designers before me I became completely overwhelmed. The job finished and now here I am.  

Just because I didn't post things to the internet, didn't mean I stopped making things. In fact the opposite happened and I've been making things more than ever. So keep coming back, there is A LOT of fresh work going up here and in future posts. 

 

 

Stay tuned

Matt